The Lao She Teahouse is a Beijing establishment that was originally known as "Da Wan Cha" or Big Bowl Tea, after the bowls which serve the fragrant tea. The teahouse was renamed after the popular modern writer Lao She wrote his famous novel 'Teahouse'. The ambience here is much like the teahouse that Lao She describes in his book and has the lively pace of old Beijing. In the afternoon and evenings Peking Opera shows bring life to the venue. Other performances include Chinese acrobatics, standup comedians, traditional instrumentalists and storytelling.

Visitors will enjoy the traditional Chinese décor complete with rosewood chairs and tables and red lanterns. The famous tea is served in brass teapots and savored in fine porcelain bowls. The teahouse also serves traditional Beijing style snacks including pastries, cakes and sweets.

A restaurant also adjoins the teahouse and is named "Da Wan Cha" after the original establishment.